Relationships 101નમૂનો

Being connected on purpose

As we conclude this journey, I hope it has blessed you and helped you in your relationships. If you don’t have strong relationships in your life, I pray that you will intentionally develop some. In Hebrews 10:25, we are told not to forsake the gathering together of the brethren. If you don’t have good relationships, the church is a great place to start. There is so much that God has in store for us that involves relationships. If you aren’t sure if you have deep relationships or acquaintances, here is a test for you. If something went wrong, who would show up to help you? Who would you expect to call you if they got injured or needed help? Those are the ones you’re actually doing life with. We need people who care enough to show up and people we have given permission to call us out. Sampson was destroyed because he was always alone. He fell into an obvious trap, but there was no one in his life who could talk sense into his head beyond his emotions. We all need people who will sharpen us and draw us near to God. In the list of ‘one another’ commands in scripture, we are to encourage one other. Take some time today to encourage someone in their walk with God. You can share what God has shown you, invite them to church, share this plan, or pray with them. There are endless options, but if we take steps on purpose we will get places we want to go. Do we have someone who will sharpen us and prevent us from becoming a Sampson? If not, it's time to build relationships on purpose. That may look like inviting over some friends, maybe for a meal, for a day at the park, or to read and talk about the Bible and pray. But if we want healthy relationships, we have to be ready to do the work and make the first step.